If the Sun Stopped Providing Energy to Earth, Most Ecosystems

question 65

Multiple Choice

If the sun stopped providing energy to Earth, most ecosystems would eventually vanish. Which of the following ecosystems would likely survive the longest after this hypothetical disaster?

• A) pelagic ocean
• B) tundra
• C) deep benthic ocean
• D) a desert spring

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Definitions:

Sensory Storage

A short-term storage system for sensory information, allowing it to be retained long enough to be processed further.

Von Restorff Effect

A psychological phenomenon where an item that stands out from a group is more likely to be remembered than other items.

Chunks

Memory strategy that involves combining individual pieces of information into larger groups, or chunks, making them easier to remember.

Short-Term Memory

The component of the memory system that holds a small amount of information in a readily accessible state for a short period of time.